Easy Dutch Babies Recipe | How to Make a Dutch Baby (2024)

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These homemade dutch babies are a delicious cross between a baked pancake and a buttery souffle. This easy recipe is a brunch favorite!

Oh, Dutch Babies….how do I love thee? All that buttery goodness, clumps of powdered sugar, crispy crust and light-but-dense center, drizzled with real maple syrup and oozing with down-home goodness. Honestly, although my family likes a lot of different things, there is truly only one dish that can make all four of us downright giddy in anticipation. It is the one dish that we always make for special occasions, for guests, birthdays, & holidays. It is hands down my family’s favorite breakfast.

So what are they? I’m not really sure how to even describe it–a cross between a baked pancake and a soufflé, I suppose, but with none of the stress. I don’t think they are even really Dutch, because although my heritage is 100% Dutch, I tried them for the first time courtesy of my very NON Dutch sister-in-law, Jackie. If anyone knows their origin, please feel free to leave a comment below!

No two Dutch Babies are ever quite the same, but barring some unforeseen disaster, they are all delicious (as those of you who have tried them probably already know.) The best part? You are almost guaranteed to have the ingredients on hand! We have yet to find someone who didn’t love them, but I guess you just never know! If you do try it, please let me know what you think!

Homemade Dutch Babies

Here is what you need:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

6 eggs

1 1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon vanilla (optional)

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

powdered sugar (optional)

maple syrup

Step 1: Remove one rack from your oven or set racks so that there is a lot of space between them. Preheat oven to 425 degrees;Cut the butter into chunks and place butter in 9×13 casserole dish, then place in oven for butter to melt.

Step 2: While the butter is melting, mix eggs with mixer or blender for one minute. Add milk and vanilla while motor is still running, then add flour and cinnamon until well mixed, about 30 seconds more, but do not over mix.

Step 3: Remove dish from oven and pour in egg mixture over hot melted butter; bake until puffy and browned, about 14-20 minutes. (Be sure to watch closely the first time!)

Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle with generous dusting of powdered sugar. Serve with a side of maple syrup. It is also delicious with sliced strawberries.

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Dutch Babies

The perfect easy-but-delicious weekend breakfast recipe sure to become a fast family favorite!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine German

Keyword Dutch Babies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • powdered sugar optional
  • maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Remove one rack from your oven or set racks so there is a lot of space between them. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Cut the butter into chunks and place butter in 9x13 casserole dish, then place in oven for butter to melt.

  3. While the butter is melting, mix eggs with mixer or blender for one minute. Add milk and vanilla while motor is still running, then add flour and cinnamon until well mixed, about 30 seconds more, but do not over mix.

  4. Remove dish from oven and pour in egg mixture over hot melted butter; bake until puffy and browned, about 14-20 minutes. (Be sure to watch closely the first time!)

  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with generous dusting of powdered sugar. Serve with a side of maple syrup. It is also delicious with sliced strawberries.

Other breakfast recipes you’ll love:

  • Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Easy Sausage Gravy
  • Lemon Zucchini Pancakes
  • Easy Cinnamon Roll Waffles

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FAQs

What is a Dutch baby made of? ›

Eggs and milk: This light and fluffy Dutch baby recipe starts with two eggs whisked with milk. Flour: All-purpose flour lends structure and helps hold the batter together. Seasonings: These sweet Dutch babies are flavored with nutmeg and a pinch of salt.

Why did my Dutch baby fail? ›

Our answer

The recipe doesn't contain any chemical leavening as the milk and eggs create steam that causes the Dutch Baby to rise. If the pancake was a little flat it is most likely that either the oven or the skillet (or other pan) was not hot enough.

Do you have to use a cast iron skillet for a Dutch baby? ›

The smaller size increases the puff while helping the pancake keep its shape. The pan doesn't have to be cast iron; you can use any oven-safe pan or baking dish of a similar size.

What is a Dutch baby at the original Pancake House? ›

The Dutch Baby puffs up very tall like a soufflé when baked in the hot oven, then it falls when it is removed. The resulting dish is rich and eggy, almost custard-like in the center, with crispy brown edges. It is truly a culinary treat! The Dutch Baby is one of our specialties at The Original Pancake House.

What makes Dutch babies rise? ›

The magic that makes that Dutch baby pancake rise to its signature heights is simple: Steam! The combination of air that's whipped into the eggs when you mix the batter and the super hot cast-iron skillet (and oven) create the conditions needed for the lift we love.

What's the difference between a Dutch baby and a pannekoek? ›

Unlike most pancakes, Dutch babies are baked in the oven, rather than being fried. They are generally thicker than most pancakes and contain no chemical leavening ingredients such as baking powder.

How do I stop my Dutch baby from deflating? ›

Assuring doneness will also prevent it from deflating too quickly. The longer you let it bake 20-22 minutes the puffier and more stable the Dutch baby will be.

Are Dutch babies supposed to be eggy? ›

The term “Dutch baby” is often attributed to Manca's, a long-shuttered Seattle diner. The dish is an eggy German pancake, which means that Dutch has more to do with “Deutsch” than it does the Netherlands. Baked in the oven, this “pan cake” is actually nothing like an American-style pancake (or a cake, for that matter).

Can I use a skillet instead of a Dutch oven? ›

There aren't too many campfire alternatives that will allow you such versatility as a Dutch oven, but a good option is a cast iron skillet. A large cast iron skillet will enable you to fry and braise, and if you can find a suitable covering, you could also use it for simmering and slow cooking.

What is another name for a Dutch baby? ›

A Dutch baby (or Dutch baby pancake), is also known as a German pancake, a Hootenanny, a Dutch puff, or a Bismarck, and is simply a large American popover.

Does IHOP have a Dutch baby? ›

Is a Dutch baby or German pancake available at many restaurants, and if so, where can I buy one? They take some time to make so they are not available at places that work on a fast-service style of operating, like IHOP or Denny's.

How to eat a Dutch baby pancake? ›

Some people eat Dutch babies with lemon, and sure, I won't stop you. But I like mine New England style—topped with fresh blueberries and a little maple syrup. Before last week I had never made one of these sweets at home—I think I assumed Bickford's had a lockdown on the recipe—but now I can't stop.

What is the Dutch crown made of? ›

The renowned Amsterdam jewelry firm Bonebakker was commissioned to make the crown. The execution were left to master gold- and silversmith Theodorus Gerardus Bentvelt. It is made of gilded silver, adorned with coloured stones and imitations of pearls, and has eight arches with a monde and cross at the top.

What is a Dutch made out of? ›

Since 1911, Dutch Masters have been sold to the elite of the cigar smokers and to this day remain America's #1 preferred choice. Dutch Masters is made from the finest, mature Caribbean Basin, Cuban-Seed tobacco and are naturally wrapped in a Cameroon wrapper.

Do Dutch babies sleep more? ›

Many Dutch parents emphasize rest and regularity for their infants. 8-Month-old Dutch babies slept 1.67 h more than U.S. babies. They also showed a more mature pattern of Quiet Sleep.

What is a Dutch letter made of? ›

The Dutch letter (also referred to as banket letter, almond letter, butter letter, and in Dutch as banketstaaf, banketletter, boterletter, and letterbanket) is a type of pastry that is typically prepared using a mixture of flour, eggs and butter or puff pastry as its base and filled with almond paste (or persipan), ...

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